Events

What a day. On Sunday, nearly 1,000 people walked through the doors of our second I Love North Shields Vintage Market, transforming Salt Market Social...

By Sarah Hunt “This is as home as it gets for me!” called out support act Heidi Curtis, who hails from North Shields, before explaining...

By Robert Hollands In 1986 the Amber film and photography collective moved its artistic focus to North Shields and this five-year period became known as...

Ahead of their headline gig at the Mouth of the Tyne Festival, ILNS caught up with The K’s singer-songwriter and guitarist Jamie Boyle to get his thoughts on their upcoming gig, playing in the North East and his very local middle name. A local connection Despite hailing from Merseyside, Jamie describes the North East as his “home away from home”, so headlining the Mouth of the Tyne has a special significance. Jamie’s dad is from Whitley Bay and he was so keen to keep a connection to the area when he moved away that he gave Jamie a very unique middle name: Newcastle. Given Jamie’s love of the area, his dad’s plan seems to have paid off.

Newcastle City Council has unveiled the first wave of events for NOVUM Summer Festival 2026, a three-day takeover of culture, play and entertainment taking...

A new community podcast celebrating the people, places and stories of North Shields has officially launched. Produced by I Love North Shields CIC, Voices of...

A new chapter is taking shape in the heart of North Shields. Located on Stephenson Street, Laurel Cove is a new residential development delivering 28...

13TH JUNE 2026 Photo credit: Emma Solomon What do a group of new playwrights, a busy bunch of school parents, ladies renowned for the excellence of...

● The Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair Newcastle is set toreturn to the heart of the city this summer after last year’s...

I Love North Shields Vintage Market #2 Handpicked. Reimagined. After the incredible response to our last event, the I Love North Shields Vintage Market returns to The Loading Bay at Salt Market Social on North Shields Fish Quay this summer. Expect a unique mix of handpicked vintage clothing, homeware, records, art, jewellery, books, collectibles and independent traders — alongside music, good food, community storytelling and the atmosphere that made the last market feel so special.